MICHAEL LUIZ CARVED SWORDFISH BILL SCRIMSHAW

Michael Luiz, (American, 20th Century). A hand carved swordfish bill decorated with a lighthouse, two maritime ships, a compass, grouping of whales and a harpoon. Signed to the bottom left "Mike Luiz". Approx: h. 3", w. 29.5"
Condition Report: Wear and coloring commensurate with age. Chip to tip, small stable crack to widest front. Stable cracks and loss to back wide edge. No apparent repairs.